Aspen the Mountain Pup: The new Instagram sensation

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Photos:Snow joke: Dog becomes photo star

Who's a good boy? Yes, it's Aspen. Meet the newest Instagram sensation -- this dog is taking social media by storm.

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Photos:Snow joke: Dog becomes photo star

The four-year-old golden retriever is the star of these images, shot by his owner Hunter Lawrence. The professional photographer says he had always promised he would never put a photo of Aspen on Instagram.

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Photos:Snow joke: Dog becomes photo star

According to Lawrence and his wife Sarah, Aspen loves running around in the snow. He also likes freezing cold water -- he just wants to keep on playing.

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Photos:Snow joke: Dog becomes photo star

Aspen is pretty obedient, according to his owners, so shots like this are a bit easier for Lawrence.

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Photos:Snow joke: Dog becomes photo star

Aspen is never one to shy away from a dip in the water. He recently went to Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, where this shot was taken.

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Photos:Snow joke: Dog becomes photo star

The Lawrences live in Aspen, Colorado -- which, like Lake Louise, hosts the world's top skiers on the World Cup circuit. They never expected their little guy to become a star too -- but every dog has its day.

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It's one of the world's most famous and glamorous ski resorts -- but is Aspen in danger of losing its monopoly on the famous name to an unlikely rising celebrity?